ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

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Table of Contents
Page
Wiring Colors for MerCruiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 1
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 2
3.0L Engine Wiring Diagram
(Breaker Points Ignition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 2
3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram
(DDIS Ignition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 3
3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram
(EST Ignition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 4
Instrumentation Wiring Diagram
(Battery Meter Circuit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 5
Instrument Wiring Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 7
Breaker Point Ignition - Dual Station
Using A Neutral Safety Switch In
Only One Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 7
EST and DDIS ignition - Dual Station
Using A Neutral Safety Switch In Only
One Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 8
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Breaker Point Ignition - Dual Station
Using A Neutral Safety Switch In
Both Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 9
EST and DDIS Ignition - Dual Station
Using A Neutral Safety Switch In
Both Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 10
Battery Meter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 11
Cruiselog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 11
Fuel Gauge and Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 11
Audio Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12
Water Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12
90-816462 2-695
Wiring Colors for MerCruiser
BIA COLOR CODE AND ABBREVIATIONS
BLACK (BLK)
BROWN (BRN)
ORANGE (ORN)
LIGHT BLUE/WHITE (LIT BLU / WHT)
GRAY (GRY)
GREEN/WHITE (GRN / WHT)
TAN (TAN)
LIGHT BLUE (LIT BLU)
PINK (PNK)
BROWN/WHITE (BRN / WHT)
PURPLE/WHITE (PUR / WHT)
RED (RED)
RED/PURPLE (RED / PUR)
RED/PURPLE (RED / PUR)
ORANGE (ORN)
PURPLE/YELLOW (PUR / YEL)
PURPLE (PUR)
YELLOW/RED (YEL / RED)
WHERE USED
All Grounds
Reference Electrode-MerCathode
Anode Electrode-MerCathode
Trim- ”Up” Switch
Tachometer Signal
Trim -”Down” Switch
Water Temperature Sender to Gauge
Oil Pressure Sender to Gauge
Fuel Gauge Sender to Gauge
Trim Sender to Trim Gauge
Trim-”Trailer” Switch
Unprotected Wires from Battery
Protected (Fused) Wires from Battery
Protected (+12V) to Trim Panel
Alternator Output
Ballast Bypass
Ignition Switch (+12 V)
Starter Switch to Starter Solenoid to Neutral Start
Switch

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Wiring Diagrams

3.0L Engine Wiring Diagram (Breaker Points Ignition)

ALTERNATOR

WATER
TEMPERATURE
SENDER

OPTIONAL AUDIO
WARNING
WATER
TEMPERATURE HEAT
SWITCH

CHOKE

OIL PRESSURE
SENDER

SHIFT
INTERRUPT
SWITCH OPTIONAL OIL
PRESSURE
SWITCH

STARTER SLAVE
SOLENOID
TERMINAL
BLOCK

CIRCUIT
BREAKER

ENGINE
GROUND TRIM
SENDER

GROUND STUD ON
ENGINE FLYWHEEL GROUND SCREW ON
HOUSING INNER TRANSOM
PLATE

50726

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3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram (DDIS Ignition)

ALTERNATOR

WATER
TEMPERATURE
SENDER

OPTIONAL AUDIO
WARNING
WATER
TEMPERATURE HEAT
SWITCH

CHOKE

SHIFT OIL PRESSURE

INTERRUPT SENDER
OPTIONAL OIL
SWITCH PRESSURE
SWITCH

STARTER SLAVE
SOLENOID
TERMINAL
BLOCK

CIRCUIT
BREAKER

ENGINE
GROUND TRIM
SENDER

GROUND STUD ON
ENGINE FLYWHEEL GROUND SCREW ON
HOUSING INNER TRANSOM
PLATE 50727

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3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram (EST Ignition)
OLD NEW
STYLE STYLE
BOTTLE BOTTLE

NOTE 1: Audio Warning System Standard On 3.0LX Models

NOTE 2: Gray lead for use with service tachometer.
A- Ignition Components
B- Starting , Charging and Choke Components
C- Audio Warning System Components
D- Instrumentation Components

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Instrumentation Wiring Diagram (Battery Meter Circuit)
NOTE 1: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help
control corrosion: when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.
NOTE 2: Power for a fused accessory panel may be taken from this connection. Load must not exceed 40 amps.
Panel ground wire must be connected to instrument terminal that has an 8-gauge BLACK (ground) har
ness wire connected to it.
NOTE 3: Audio warning is standard 3.0LX models and optional on 3.0L.

! CAUTION
Audio warning buzzer is not external ignition proof, therefore, DO NOT mount buzzer in engine or fuel tank
compartments.

BLK = BLACK
BLU = BLUE
BRN = BROWN
GRY = GRAY
GRN = GREEN
ORN = ORANGE
PNK = PINK
PUR = PURPLE
RED = RED
TAN = TAN
WHT = WHITE AUDIO WARING
YEL = YELLOW BUZZER (OPTIONAL)
LIT = LIGHT
DRK = DARK

TACHOMETER

OIL PRESSURE WATER TEMPERATURE BATTERY METER

IGNITION SWITCH 20 AMP

FUSE NOTE 1 & 2

NOTE 1
TRIM
INDICATOR

50585

Earlier Style Audio Warning Buzzer

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NOTE 1: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help
control corrosion: when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.
NOTE 2: Power for a fused accessory panel may be taken from this connection. Load must not exceed 40 amps.
Panel ground wire must be connected to instrument terminal that has an 8-gauge BLACK (ground)
harness wire connected to it.
NOTE 3: Audio warning is standard 3.0LX models and optional on 3.0L.

Tachometer

To Engine Harness
Oil Water
Pressure Temperature Battery Meter

Ignition
Switch NOTE 2

NOTE 1
Trim
NOTE 3 Indicator

NOTE 1

74046

Later Style Audio Warning Buzzer

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Instrument Wiring Harness (Dual Station)

BREAKER POINT IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN ONLY ONE
REMOTE CONTROL
BLK = BLACK
BLU = BLUE SECONDARY STATION
BRN = BROWN START/STOP WATER OIL TACHOMETER BATTERY
PANEL TEMPERATURE PRESSURE METER
GRY = GRAY
GRN = GREEN
ORN = ORANGE
PNK = PINK
PUR = PURPLE NOTE 2
RED = RED
TAN = TAN
NOTE 3
WHT = WHITE
YEL = YELLOW
LIT = LIGHT NOTE 4
DRK = DARK
PRIMARY STATION
WATER OIL TACHOMETER BATTERY
KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE PRESSURE METER

NOTE 1

NOTE 2
FUSE

NOTE 4

NOTE 1
NOTE 4

EXTENSION HARNESS
TO ENGINE

50731

NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with
MerCruiser Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can
be used for an accessory (limit 5 amps).
NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary
station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps.
NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape.
NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help
control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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EST AND DDIS IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN ONLY ONE
REMOTE CONTROL
SECONDARY STATION
START/STOP WATER OIL TACHOMETER BATTERY
PANEL TEMPERATURE PRESSURE METER

NOTE 2

NOTE 4
TO WHT/GRN CONNECTION NOTE 3
ON TERMINAL BLOCK AT
SHIFT PLATE CUT-OUT
SWITCH (ON ENGINE
ROCKER ARM COVER) NOTE 4

PRIMARY STATION
WATER OIL TACHOMETER BATTERY
KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE PRESSURE METER

NOTE 1

NOTE 2
FUSE

NOTE 4

NOTE 1
NOTE 4

EXTENSION HARNESS
TO ENGINE

50730

NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with
MerCruiser Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can
be used for an accessory (limit 5 amps).
NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary
station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps.
NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape.
NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help
control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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BREAKER POINT IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN BOTH REMOTE
CONTROLS
BLK = BLACK
BLU = BLUE
BRN = BROWN
GRY = GRAY SECONDARY STATION
GRN = GREEN START/STOP WATER OIL TACHOMETER BATTERY
PANEL TEMPERATURE PRESSURE METER
ORN = ORANGE
PNK = PINK
PUR = PURPLE
RED = RED
TAN = TAN NOTE 2
WHT = WHITE
YEL = YELLOW
NOTE 3
LIT = LIGHT
DRK = DARK

PRIMARY STATION
WATER OIL TACHOMETER BATTERY
KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE PRESSURE METER NOTE 4
NOTE 1

NOTE 2
FUSE

NOTE 1

EXTENSION HARNESS
TO ENGINE

NOTE 4 NOTE 4
50735

NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with
MerCruiser Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can
be used for an accessory (limit 5 amps).
NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary
station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps.
NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape.
NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help
control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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EST AND DDIS IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN BOTH REMOTE
CONTROLS

NOTE 2
TO WHT/GRN CONNECTION
ON TERMINAL BLOCK AT NOTE 4
SHIFT PLATE CUT-OUT
SWITCH (ON ENGINE NOTE 3
ROCKER ARM COVER)

PRIMARY STATION
WATER OIL TACHOMETER BATTERY
KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE PRESSURE METER NOTE 4

NOTE 1

NOTE 2
FUSE

NOTE 1

EXTENSION HARNESS
TO ENGINE

NOTE 4

NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with MerCruis
er Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can be used
for an accessory (limit 5 amps).
NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary
station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps.
NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape.
NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help
control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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Battery Meter Gauge Fuel Gauge and Sender
a

c WHITE
PURPLE
BLACK PINK

72814 PINK BLACK

a - Lamp Mounting Hole
b - PURPLE (or WHITE) Jumper Wire from This Terminal to “I”
(or +) Terminal on Water Temperature or Oil Pressure
Gauge
c - BLACK Jumper Wire from This Terminal to Ground (–)
Terminal on Water Temperature or Oil Pressure Gauge

PINK

Cruiselog BLACK

72816
a
NOTE “A”: Connect to “I” (Ignition) Terminal or Accessory Ter-
minal of ignition switch.
NOTE “B”: Connect to NEGATIVE (–) Battery Terminal Or Suit-
able Ground (–).

72815
a - Connect to Ignition Switch Activated 12 Volt
Positive (+) Source (PURPLE Wire)
b - Connect to Negative (–) Ground (BLACK Wire)

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Audio Warning System Oil Pressure Gauge
! WARNING
Buzzer is not external ignition-proof; therefore,
DO NOT mount buzzer in engine or fuel tank com-
part-
ments.

a
c
b a
PUR b

c
PUR 72819
BIA Color Code Leads to –
a BLACK (a) Ground (–)
b PURPLE (b) Switched 12 Volt (+) Terminal
RED TAN/BLUE c LIGHT BLUE (c) Sender Lead

TAN/BLUE
TAN/BLUE
Clock

d
72817

a - To 12 Volt (+) Positive Source

b - Audio Warning Buzzer a
c - Water Temperature Heat Switch
d - Oil Pressure Switch
a b

Water Temperature Gauge

72818
c
a - Connect to a Terminal on an Adjacent Gauge or to Another
Suitable Ground (–)
b - Connect to Instrument Harness RED/PURPLE Lead and
Slide a
Rubber Sleeve over Connection
c - Connect to an “I” Terminal of an Adjacent Gauge or to Any
Switched 12 (+) Volt Terminal

b a

c
72819
BIA Color Code Leads to –
a BLACK (a) Ground (–)
b PURPLE (b) Switched 12 (+)_Volt Terminal
c TAN (c) Sender Lead

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